Explore St. Louis

Beer, brats and oompah music are on tap in St. Louis this weekend. The Gateway City's German heritage is on display at the following fun-filled activities:

Schlaffenfest 2006
8/4/2006 - 8/5/2006
Location: Schlafly Tap Room
Time: 8:00 p.m.; Twangang show on Saturday runs from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 each night for musical acts; Twangbang show no cover change.

A yearly celebration of music, art and Hoosier Feats of Strength and Endurance held at the Schlafly Tap Room. Friday night features musical acts Bad Folk and Murder By Death. Saturday night will feature Bobby Bare Jr. and Magnolia Summer. Saturday afternoon will feature local bands Maid*rite, Rats and People, and Strawfoot in a special Twangbang showcase. Twangbang highlights the best alt-country, folk, bluegrass and rockabilly St. Louis has to offer. In addition to musical performances, the day includes a fashion show by the Arch Rival Rollergirls, St. Louis’s own Roller Derby team. On display will be Bob Reuter’s Hoosier Hall of Fame Photo Gallery. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the Gooey Butter Cake Eating Contest and Air Guitar Competition.


St. Louis Strassenfest (German Street Festival)

8/4/2006 - 8/6/2006
Location: Poelker Memorial Park
Cost: Free
Celebrate St. Louis' German heritage. Entertainment includes continuous music by local and German bands, juried arts and crafts show and sale, rides and children's stage. Proceeds go to charity and scholarship funds.


Music at Mount Pleasant
8/5/2006
Location: Mount Pleasant Winery
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $5 cover
Head to the nearby Missouri Wine Country town of Augusta and the pretty patio at Mount Pleasant Winery to hear the Rich McDonough Blues Band perform.

Fahrradtour und Augustfest
8/6/2006
Location: Scheve Park, Mascoutah, IL
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $6.00 Trailnet member; $9.00 non-member; $3.00 child under 13
This Trailnet sponsored bicycle ride is a pleasent pedal through the German-setteled countryside with route choices of 16, 26, 37 or 50 miles on flat terrain with some small hills. After the ride enjoy the food, drinks, games and displays that are part of Mascoutah's annual German Heritage Festival.